Nata celebrate well its 490 years

When a Nata resident plans a big celebration, it should be taken seriously. Truly, the historic colonial city shone during the celebration of its 490th anniversary since being founded. This was demonstrated during the festival closing event on Sunday, when more than 30 delegations gathered for the traditional folk parade. After a persistent drizzle, the parade began just before 5:00 pm. Led by the district authorities, whom accompanied Farah Levy, the deputy director of the National Institute of Culture (INAC) and standard bearer of the day, the three hour-long parade was enlivened by delegations of public institutions, educational panels, neighborhood committees and other invited groups.

Conventions keep coming to Panama 

Panama is being eyed as a venue for the next AQHA meeting, an entity that manages topics on quarter horses and their activities, such as rodeo, barrels and rope, indicated Juan Ramon Maduro, executive of the Panama Tourism Authority, ATP.

Another convention which increases hotel occupancy.

With the participation of at least 15 countries, Panama will host the First AfroFestival 2012 from May 16 to 19. This event will feature a wide range of cultural events that will be held at the Hotel Continental and the ATLAPA Convention Center, in addition to a large reggae concert at the Roberto Duran Arena and a Black Ethnicity parade through the city of Colon.